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AN ANGEL RIDES IN THE WHIRLWIND
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"An angel rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm" was a quote first attributed to John Page in a letter hewrote to Thomas Jefferson. President George W. Bush quoted it in his Inaugural Address on January 20, 2001
As storm clouds gathered at Concord and spread across the land
Farmers, merchants, schoolboys stood with muskets in their hand
The most gifted men assembled in Independence Hall
They forged the noble document and pledged to give their all
God guided them to freedom as he looked down on this earth
And an angel rode in the whirlwind as this country was given birth
On foreign soil or homeland the when winds of war assailed
America withstood each battle and freedom has prevailed
From Valley Forge to Vietnam and those between and since
Our country has been guided by Divine Providence
When terror attacked our country, America stood tall
And an angel rode in the whirlwind with those who gave their all
When each tempest gathered and America faced the test
God sent us noble leaders who stood out among the rest
From Washington to Lincoln, from Roosevelt to now
Men stepped forth with firm resolve as each made a solemn vow
To preserve and protect our liberty so freedom would abide
And an angel rode in the whirlwind and God was by their side
Through the years God smiled down and guided us along
Freedom to worship and faith in Him had made this country strong
In hard times, wars and struggles, He was always there
When our nation faced adversity the people knelt in prayer
The liberty we enjoy did not come without a price
And an angel rides in the whirlwind with those who sacrificed
We cannot become complacent, we must stay true and strong
‘Til swords become plowshares we will persist to right the wrong
One day a child will lead us, the lion will lie down beside the lamb
But for now we must be vigilant and guard the freedom of our land
We ask God to Bless our country as we watch our flag unfurl
An angel rides in the whirlwind and directs the storm in our world
We look toward the future and pray for God to bless
This nation that He’s given us with peace and happiness
May every child remember the brave history of this land
And those who died for freedom, each woman and each man
With courage and commitment to keep America secure
An angel rides in the whirlwind and America endures
Sue Ikerd
Sept 14, 2002
